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BL03 YZH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

144,471 mi
Last recorded144,471 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 YZH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 144,471 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 144,471 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 141,157 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 141,157 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 138,374 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of gearbox, minor oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint slight play, dust cover perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Front axle oil seal minor leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint slight play, dust cover perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 133,587 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 125,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 119,770 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 119,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 114,393 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play on the rear bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 108,383 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 108,383 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 102,472 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 97,305 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several with age related surface rust (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 97,305 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded several with age related surface rust (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 90,220 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All steel brake pipes have age related (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 82,515 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 71,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2014 71,499 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 69,657 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 65,714 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 59,592 miles

Centre stop light not working.

Front brake pads worn.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 59,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre stop light not working.

Front brake pads worn.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 53,333 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 53,333 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 48,339 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 43,056 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,625 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 30,237 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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BL03 YZH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL03 YZH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL03 YZH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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